Is Northern Yan going to send another marriage alliance?
Su Muxi was not surprised when she heard the news.
A few months ago, Ye Zeyu led 100,000 Xuanwu soldiers to annihilate the 500,000-strong army of Northern Yan. This battle greatly inspired the entire Qi Kingdom, but it also severely damaged Northern Yan.
As a defeated nation, if it wants to achieve peace after the war, it naturally has to express its gratitude to the victorious nation.
Marriage alliances, compared to ceding territory, were the most sincere way to show goodwill.
Su Muxi understood Ye Zemin's unspoken meaning: he simply thought that the princess of Northern Yan had come to marry Ye Zeyu.
But she knew that Ye Ziyu would never agree.
"Your Highness, I do not know which talented young man the princess of Northern Yan wishes to marry from our Qi Kingdom. However, I do know that her choice of husband is not hers to decide. The selection of this marriage alliance must be made by His Majesty. After all, we are the victors in this war, and it is unreasonable to let the defeated side dictate the decision. Is that not so?"
Ye Zeming was stunned when he heard this, and suddenly felt a little ashamed.
How could he, as a prince of Qi, not have thought of this!
They wanted to come for a marriage alliance because their Northern Yan state had been defeated in battle.
So that damned princess from Northern Yan came here passively; how could she possibly have the right to pick and choose within our country?!
Even if the emperor wanted her to marry a beggar, she would have no choice but to comply!
If she wants to marry his older brother, she has to see if he likes her!
Only if the eldest brother likes her can he reluctantly allow her to become a concubine!
Ye Zemin took a sip of tea, and when he looked at Su Muxi again, he clearly found Su Muxi much more pleasing to the eye.
She's sensible and has a broad perspective; she seems to be better than the average woman.
Do you understand strategy?
Upon hearing Ye Zemin's abrupt question, Su Muxi couldn't help but exclaim "Ah!" in confusion.
Unexpectedly, the next moment, Ye Zemin took out a book from the table inside and handed it to Su Muxi.
"This is the question. Share your thoughts!"
Su Muxi looked at Ye Zemin's "I'm going to test you" expression and couldn't help but laugh.
It turned out that the third prince was doing his studies in this side hall.
Looking at the few pitiful words above, it's not hard to see that this third prince's studies are not good.
"Your Highness, I only know medicine, not strategy."
Although a hint of regret appeared in Ye Zemin's eyes, he still said firmly, "It's nothing. I just want to share my own insights. I didn't ask you to be the top scholar. I just want to see if you are smart enough to be worthy of my elder brother."
Upon hearing this, Su Muxi had no choice but to bite the bullet and express her opinion.
Unexpectedly, what was just a casual remark made Ye Zemin's eyes grow brighter and brighter...
It seems that this third prince's studies are not just bad, but extremely poor.
Su Muxi knew the importance of concealing one's talents, so after offering some basic insights, she pretended to be puzzled and unsure how to continue.
"Please forgive my ignorance, Your Highness. This is all I can say."
Ye Zeming felt that what Su Muxi had said was enough and he was very satisfied.
But he couldn't show it at all, so he could only shake his head with a disappointed look and say, "Fine, I won't make things difficult for you. If we meet again another day, I'll test you again."
He pointed to the table in front of him and said, "You can eat some of the pastries on the table; consider it a reward from this prince."
Su Muxi thanked him gratefully, and only breathed a sigh of relief when Ye Zemin walked into the table inside and began to write furiously.
What kind of mess is this?!
I was actually dragged by a prince to do my homework...
Stealing a glance at Ye Zemin, who was writing furiously, Su Muxi picked up a piece of pastry and ate it in small bites.
Surely a prince wouldn't disturb a frail woman while she's eating...
Just as Su Muxi finished eating her third pastry, the door to the side hall was finally opened from the outside, and Ye Zeyu's tall figure walked in.
"Xi'er".
Before Su Muxi could even get close to Ye Zeyu, Ye Zeming, who was writing furiously, ran up to Ye Zeyu and reached out to give him a hug, but Ye Zeyu ruthlessly blocked him.
“What kind of behavior is it for a real man to hug and cuddle like that?”
Ye Ziyu's voice was icy cold, exuding an imposing aura without anger. Coupled with the now completely dark sky and that terrifying black gold mask, Ye Ziming couldn't help but shiver.
However, the admiration in his heart eventually overcame his fear, and Ye Zeming's face once again showed joy and excitement.
"Brother, you've been back in the capital for so long, and you haven't even thought of coming to see me! Tell me about what happened on the battlefield! And the battle where you defeated the 500,000-strong army in the northern frontier!"
"Oh! By the way, this time when Northern Yan comes for a marriage alliance, you absolutely cannot marry that damn Northern Yan princess, you understand!"
"They are a defeated nation, and their decision to come for a marriage alliance is not up to them, nor can that damned princess marry whomever she wants!"
"We should utterly defeat their army on the battlefield, and also severely dampen their spirits in the imperial court! Let those barbarians know who the Celestial Empire truly is!"
Ye Zemin's voice grew louder and louder as he spoke, feeling his blood boiling and his heart surging. Even his fair face turned red.
Ye Ziyu's eyes flickered slightly. He patted Ye Zemin's shoulder, his voice no longer cold, but with a hint of certainty.
“Third brother has grown up. He truly deserves to be a prince of Qi. If you could repeat what you just said in front of Father, he would surely be pleased.”
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